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HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Royal Netherlands Air Force
Netherlands is one of eight NATO Nations to operate the heavy-lift model -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook helicopter with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), continuing a track record of on-time deliveries to customers. The RNLAF... more
Civil aviationIATA: Middle East and Africa airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for... more
AirportsMiami Airport: operational update in response to COVID-19
It continues to closely monitor the latest developments related to coronavirus
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in coordination with its federal partners, airlines, concessionaires and Miami-Dade County government, continues to closely monitor the latest developments related... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand slumps in February
The negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on this sector were becoming visible
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared... more
AirlinesPlanes. British pilots at home without a salary
This week the airline has already stopped flying from Gatwick airport
AVIONEWS reports that British Airways has already reached an agreement with its 4000 pilots under which professionals will be forced to take two weeks of unpaid leave in April and May, with a three-month... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand plunges on COVID-19 travel restrictions
Its CEO “This is aviation’s darkest hour"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared... more
IndustryBoeing CEO outlines voluntary plan to respond to current market conditions
David Calhoun said: Ready when the crisis will be out
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following letter to employees yesterday outlining the company’s voluntary plan to respond to current market conditions:"Team: Across Boeing, we're focused o... more
Finance and economyRecord earnings for China Southern Airlines
The largest Chinese carrier earns $ 21.7 billion net
AVIONEWS reports that China Southern Airlines, China's largest carrier, reported a 7.45% increase in its net revenues of 154.3 billion yuan (approximately $ 21.7 billion). Passenger transport alone brought... more
AirportsAirplanes and Covid-19: information to passengers travelling to/from Paris
Changes in force from yesterday in the airports
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Paris Aéroport staff is on duty to welcome, inform and give orientation to all its customers.Due to the official announcement of different countries to... more
DefenseCovid-19 does not stop NATO
"Sea Guardian 2020" operation underway in the Mediterranean
NATO has launched the "Sea Guardian 2020" operation involving naval forces from the navies of Greece, Turkey and Italy including three submarines. The forces will conduct patrolling activities with the... more
AirportsCuba flights suspended after petitions from Mayor to White House and FAA
The Government ceases all international connections from today
Following requests by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez for the White House and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend flights between the US and Cuba, the Cuban government will cease... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics completes first production MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft
First flight of this RPA took place in the last days
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed the first production-representative MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). First flight of this aircraft took place on March... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): order signed for a new generation unit for Akraberg
The subsidiary is also finalizing another contract; it will mark its entry in a new market segment
VARD, Fincantieri’s subsidiary and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, signed an important contract for the design and construction of a sophisticated unit for t... more
Finance and economyFincantieri. 2019 results: order intake at EUR 8.7 billion
And total backlog at almost EUR 33 bn -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has approved the Consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2019, the draft financial statements of the parent company at... more
AirlinesAlitalia: special flights to repatriate Italians and new cargo air services with China
Planned between today and Saturday
Alitalia continues to organize cargo flights with the purpose of transporting from China to Italy protective face masks and other medical equipment necessary to help Italian hospitals to manage the Covid-19... more
IndustryAirbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors
The industry continues to support efforts in fight against Covid-19
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19. More than... more
Civil aviationTsunami aircraft and transport
Will we have to abandon someone to its fate to save the salvable?
In the figures and statistics on air-passenger transport that continue to chase each other -AVIONEWS notes- among the agencies all over the world there is no longer a single positive figure. Everyone talks... more
AerospaceALA -Advanced Logistics for Aerospace- acquires Germany based Industrio
The Italian company has already offices in Europe (France and UK)
ALA –Advanced Logistics for Aerospace- announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Germany based Industrio.ALA is an Italian private company owned by entrepreneurs Fulvio Scannapieco and Vittorio G... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Covid-19. IATA: airlines facing rapid cash burn
The Association published new analysis -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while... more
DefenseThe US deploys Patriot batteries in Iraq
The distance confrontation between the US and Iran does not stop
Baghdad authorities have announced that following the launch of a missile launch campaign from Iran to US and Iraqi military targets that began in January, the "United States deployed Patriot missile batteries... more
IndustryBoeing receives P-8A Poseidon aircraft contract
From US Navy for $1.5 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The agreement includes eight airplanes for the US Navy, six ones for the Republic of Korea Navy and... more
IndustryIs Leonardo interested in Caio?
The CEO role of the Italian largest aerospace company likes to many
Intense days for the government which, committed on the one hand to the epidemic and its economic and financial consequences on the Italian country, must also bring to an end some important dossiers such... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29
Passengers 118,965, -90,7%
Frankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29.The highlights are:Passenger repatriation flights continueCargo traffic secures vital global supply chains Cargo figures stabilize Strong demand f... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. London Heliport announces temporary closure
With immediate effect and until half of April
The coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on commercial travel and the general aviation industry.The London Heliport in Battersea, South London has been working closely with all relevant authorities... more
IndustryAircraft: series production of PD-14 turbofans has started
Intended for the new MS-21/300 short and medium range narrow-body -VIDEO
The executive director of the Russian Rostec, Oleg Yevtushenko, has announced that the serial production of the PD-14turbofan for the Russian Irkut MS-21/300 (or MC-21) aircraft has started. Previously... more
IndustryPhoto. A-330 plane realises new face mask supplies
To support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Photo. Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationCovid-19: European Parliament approves crucial EU support measures
Adottate tre proposte urgenti
As part of the EU’s joint response to the COVID-19 outbreak, MEPs almost unanimously adopted three urgent proposals in an extraordinary plenary session, on Thursday.The urgent measures to help people a... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders welcome G20 calls for global response to COVID-19
This pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities"
ICAO’s Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Fang Liu the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 yesterday, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as... more
ReportRussia: wave of false bomb alarms on airliners
Anonymous messages also threaten courts, malls and airports
The most recent threats involved 11 airliners, a Russian security source reports it. Only yesterday anonymous messages announcing bombs related to two passenger aircraft en route from Moscow to Ekaterinburg... more
Civil aviationIATA: European airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue... more
DefenseMoscow will test the new 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in the spring
Powerful anti-ship weapon designed for the dominion of the seas
"Hypersonic speed, invulnerability to anti-missile defense systems and enormous attack potential": this is how the Russians define this new armament, the "promising" 3M22 Zircon (or Tsirkon) anti-ship... more
AerospaceAirbus completes In Orbit Commissioning of CHEOPS
The industry has received confirmation from ESA
Airbus has received confirmation from ESA (European Space Agency) of a successful end to the In Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of CHEOPS after the IOC review. This critical phase was performed by the industry... more
IndustryFincantieri: stoppage of production activity further extended
An agrement signed with unions
Despite having already implemented all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its employees, Fincantieri has decided to further extend the work stoppage in all its Military and Cruise Vessels... more
Press releaseAircraft. CJ EU on refund to passengers who reserve with travel agency
A judge of the place of departure will be to resolve in case of long delay
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJ EU) reports today that "Ms Libuše Králová entered into a package travel contract with a Czech travel agency consisting of, first, carriage by air between Pr... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 3.5m of protective face masks to arrive this evening from China
Since 15 March the airline has carried 60,000 passengers, of which 15,000 on board 140 special flights
Alitalia’s AZ 9478 cargo flight from Shanghai will land in Rome-Fiumicino airport tonight at 9:45 pm, with over 3.5 million of protective face masks stowed. The medical equipment will be sorted in the n... more
AerospaceRoscosmos: no postponement to the return by the cosmonauts Expedition 62 from ISS
Despite the quarantine taking place in Kazakhstan, landing area
According to the Russian press reports today, the national space agency Roscosmos does not consider it appropriate to postpone the return of the Expedition 62 crew from the International Space Station... more
IndustryAirbus adapts aircraft wing production activity
In COVID-19 environment
Airbus is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Company has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure the health and safety of its employees... more
Finance and economyAVIO: 2019 results
Net income and cash growth continue -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA reviewed and approved yesterday the statutory and consolidated financial statements of Avio SpA at December 31, 2019.The hightlights are:Net Revenues: Euro 368.7 million... more
CargoIATA: cargo bottlenecks could put lives at risk
Urgent Government action required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.... more
AirlinesAlitalia will operate tomorrow special flights from Dublin, Cairo and Belgrade
To repatriate over 900 Italian citizens
In coordination with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alitalia continues to organize special flights in order to repatriate Italian citizens, especially students and young workers,... more
Civil aviationICAO: improved coordination and awareness urged
As COVID-19 impacts continue to be felt worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight... more
Civil aviationIATA thanks Governments for support
But more need to step up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit... more
Civil aviationCovid. Support is needed for the Russian aviation industry
Ivanov: "Our airlines are suffering colossal losses"
The head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov reported yesterday: the national civil aviation requires large-scale support due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The time is serious. Our... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo extends its training services capabilities to rotorcraft UAS
Comprehensive mission planning package development launched for the AWHERO RUAS
he Company has recently obtained an Authorized Training Organization Certificate for UAS released by Italian ENAC more
CargoAeromexico uses passengers aircraft for cargo
The first flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt by a B-787/9 plane with 15 tons
Due to the health contingency and, supporting the continuity of economies and businesses, Aeromexico uses part of its grounded fleet for cargo-only through its airfreight division, Aeromexico Cargo.At... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 2 million protective face masks transported
From Brazil for delivering in Piedmont
Two million protective face masks arrived at Rome-Fiumicino airport yesterday morning at 6:23 am on board Alitalia flight AZ 675 from Sao Paulo (Brazil). The shipment, which weighs 5.7 tons, will be delivered... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: deeper revenue hit from COVID-19
Slower recovery -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions... more
Civil aviationICAO Council underscores vital role of air transport to worldwide post-crisis recovery
The declarations by its President Salvatore Sciacchitano
The ICAO Council is urging States, international organizations and financial institutions to consider the critical importance of civil aviation to the recovery of the worldwide economy after COVID-19,... more
ReportPhoto. A-400M airplane transports masks to Spain
In support of COVID-19 crisis efforts
Photo. An A-400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish health system. The aircraft, known as MSN56 and operated... more
DiscussionsAircraft and transport: the future of aviation? How will we fly again?
The epidemic paves the way for a sector revolution: fewer actors
Greg Foran, CEO of Air New Zealand, may be the last, in chronological order, of the leaders of the air transport sector to say that his airline will emerge from the crisis of the epidemic, smaller and... more